What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Specialist position at Cherokee Federal?
This position requires an active Public Trust clearance to be considered.
A government contract requires that this position be restricted to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. You must provide documentation that you are a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident to qualify.
The Human Resources Specialist provides technical support in federal staffing, recruitment, and position management activities. This role supports Government personnel by preparing job analyses, drafting vacancy announcements, and maintaining assessment criteria while ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies. The Specialist utilizes HR systems and tools to support recruitment processes and staffing operations. This position does not make qualification or suitability determinations for applicants, which remain the sole responsibility of Government personnel.
Compensation & Benefits
Cherokee Strategic Solutions (CSS) is a part of Cherokee Federal – the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government’s mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about CSS, visit cherokee-federal.com.
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Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.
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Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations.
Please Note: This position is pending a contract award. If you are interested in a future with Cherokee Federal, APPLY TODAY! Although this is not an approved position, we are accepting applications for this future and anticipated need.
A government contract requires that this position be restricted to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. You must provide documentation that you are a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident to qualify.
The Human Resources Specialist provides technical support in federal staffing, recruitment, and position management activities. This role supports Government personnel by preparing job analyses, drafting vacancy announcements, and maintaining assessment criteria while ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies. The Specialist utilizes HR systems and tools to support recruitment processes and staffing operations. This position does not make qualification or suitability determinations for applicants, which remain the sole responsibility of Government personnel.
Compensation & Benefits
- Pay commensurate with experience.
- Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.
- Prepare and review position descriptions and job analyses
- Draft and post vacancy announcements and associated assessments
- Develop, maintain, and store position assessment criteria and documentation
- Upload vacancy announcements and manage recruitment documentation in automated systems
- Assist in gathering and organizing documentation to support Government-led qualification reviews
- Collect, summarize, and present applicant data, including veteran’s preference information
- Support audit and closeout activities for staffing cases
- Utilize HR systems (e.g., USA Staffing, empowHR, NFC, or similar) to process personnel actions, manage timekeeping, and review benefits documentation
- Maintain accurate records within systems such as Personnel Tracking Systems (PTS) and other HR platforms
- Provide administrative and technical support related to recruitment and placement activities in compliance with federal guidelines
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned
- High school diploma or GED required
- Minimum of two (2) years of relevant work experience
- Current OPM Delegated Examining (DE) Certification or ability to obtain within one year of hire
- Knowledge of federal staffing, recruitment, and position classification principles, laws, and regulations
- Familiarity with automated HR systems; experience with USA Staffing preferred
- Ability to learn and effectively use Personnel Tracking Systems (PTS)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to analyze information and support HR processes with accuracy and attention to detail
- Valid U.S. driver’s license required
- Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal
Cherokee Strategic Solutions (CSS) is a part of Cherokee Federal – the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government’s mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about CSS, visit cherokee-federal.com.
#CherokeeFederal
Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.
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- Human Resources Generalist
- Staffing and Recruitment Specialist
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- HR Staffing Coordinator
- Personnel Management Specialist
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- Recruitment Operations
Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations.
Please Note: This position is pending a contract award. If you are interested in a future with Cherokee Federal, APPLY TODAY! Although this is not an approved position, we are accepting applications for this future and anticipated need.